M7.0 earthquake: Nagqu, China
According to USGS, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck near Nagqu, China on October 22, 2026. It was recorded at 10:33 PM GMT+8 at a depth of 18 km.
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Magnitude
M7.0
mww · Major
Depth
18 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
02:33:40 PM
October 22, 2026
Local time
10:33 PM
October 22, 2026 · GMT+8
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 353 km from Chamdo.
- Chamdo · 353 km NW
- Lhasa · 397 km NE
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 15 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.2.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 209 km ENE | 20 km | USGS | |
| M4.3 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 210 km NE | 25 km | USGS | |
| M4.8 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 209 km ENE | 18 km | USGS | |
| M4.5 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 233 km ENE | 42 km | USGS | |
| M4.7 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 215 km NE | 26 km | USGS | |
| M4.2 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 184 km ENE | 8 km | USGS | |
| M4.1 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 207 km ENE | 17 km | USGS | |
| M4.4 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 202 km NE | 26 km | USGS | |
| M5.0 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 207 km ENE | 20 km | USGS | |
| M4.7 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 190 km ENE | 7 km | USGS | |
| M4.5 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 203 km ENE | 12 km | USGS | |
| M4.6 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 193 km NE | 11 km | USGS | |
| M4.9 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 210 km ENE | 20 km | USGS | |
| M4.3 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 219 km ENE | 28 km | USGS | |
| M5.2 | 10 km | Nagqu, China · 201 km ENE | 11 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 36 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M5.9 earthquake on June 29, 1994.
- M5.9Nagqu, China · 194 km NE · 9.5 kmUSGS
- M5.7Nagqu, China · 95 km ENE · 8.0 kmUSGS
- M5.4Nagqu, China · 136 km NNE · 20 kmUSGS
- M5.4Nagqu, China · 225 km NE · 33 kmUSGS
- M5.3Nagqu, China · 136 km NNE · 35 kmUSGS
- M5.2Nagqu, China · 127 km NE · 13 kmUSGS
- M5.2Nagqu, China · 165 km NE · 33 kmUSGS
- M5.1Nagqu, China · 193 km NE · 33 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 22, 2026 earthquake near Nagqu, China?
The earthquake occurred near Nagqu, China at 32.380° N, 93.780° E, at a depth of 18 km. The nearest town was Chamdo, about 353 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Nagqu, China?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 7.0 (major). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Nagqu, China?
Since this earthquake, 15 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.2.